Yoga for EVERY Body, Mind & Soul

My aim is for every client – adult or child, athlete or cancer patient – to leave feeling better than when they arrived, and to go home with tools they can continue to use. The word ‘Yoga’ stems from the root word ‘yuj’ – to ‘yoke’ or ‘bind’. It refers to the union of body, mind and spirit, something we can achieve by learning to synchronise our movements with our breath. When we do this, the effects are incredible – we still the mind, restore health in the body, and elevate the spirit!

1-2-1 & Group Yoga for Adults

I teach both individuals and small group sessions (no more than 5 students) for all ages and abilities. Sessions are based on the needs of each client – yoga should be adapted to suit the individual not the other way around; yoga is for everybody.

“The classes are sometimes demanding and at other times restorative – Lisa is completely tuned in to the needs of her students and we all find our place in her wonderful classes.” ~ Clare Cantor

Children & Teenagers

We have seen a big increase in the number of children and teenagers wanting to take up yoga. Whether it’s the influence of celebrity culture, the pressure of exams, or a genuine desire to de-stress and focus, many young people are looking to yoga to help them smooth the transition into adulthood – and they’re right to do so! There are just so many benefits of yoga for young people:

Better posture – helps counter ‘tech neck’ and back problems brought on by sustained use of computers and phones!

Positive body image – yoga provides a complete antidote to what’s deemed to be ‘beautiful’ by the media, by promoting non-judgement and self-acceptance.

Emotional maturity – yoga teaches young people how to understand and process their emotions.

Enhanced concentration – studies show how yoga improves focus and concentration in young people.

Cancer

Whether it’s the stress and anxiety brought on by the initial diagnosis, the fatigue brought about by treatment, or the pain that comes with so many forms of cancer, yoga has been shown to provide effective relief from all the above in various studies.

I’ve seen the transformative and healing effects of yoga on cancer patients first hand. Whilst studying for a Diploma entitled “Teaching yoga to people living with cancer”, my own mother was diagnosed with the disease, and I’ve gone on to work with a number of other cancer patients since then. Helping people at this most difficult time is one of the biggest privileges of my work.

“Three years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. Lisa’s support through this time was invaluable not just physically but mentally. She seemed to read what I needed at a time when I was both confused and depressed. She was able to guide me to a ‘still’ point in myself. She is an outstanding teacher. I am most grateful.” ~ Yvonne Saville

Special needs

I have been working with people with learning and developmental difficulties for a number of years, using yoga to help them focus their minds and gain control over their challenges. It is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work. Please contact me if you have a disability or health condition, or care for someone who does, so we can discuss the particular ways in which yoga can help.

Ready to start transforming yourself?

Please contact me if you would like to join any of my classes or discuss your individual needs.